Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor Ultimate (P8)
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Volvo XC40 Recharge

Twin Motor Ultimate (P8) · SUV · AWDR1 298 000Price is a guide, confirm with the dealer · Officially sold in South Africa

Range: claimed versus realistic

Claimed range (WLTP)535 km
Estimated highway range at 120 km/h370 km
Our tested highway rangeNot tested yet

The highway estimate is the claimed figure multiplied by 0.7, a conservative placeholder, until we run our own test.

Key specs

Powertrain
Electric (BEV)
Body style
SUV
Drive
AWD
Usable battery
79.0 kWh
Power
300 kW
0 to 100 km/h
–
Boot space
460 L
Seats
5
Battery warranty
8 years / 160 000 km
Model year
–

Charging and running cost

AC charging (home or public)
11.0 kW
DC fast charging, peak
207 kW
DC 10 to 80%
32 min
Consumption
19.4 kWh/100 km
Cost per 100 km, charged at home
R58

Home cost uses a tariff of R3.00 per kWh.

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Who it suits

Drivers who want a quick, long-range premium compact electric SUV with all-wheel drive. The 79 kWh battery gives up to 535 km WLTP (about 370 km at highway speed), it makes 300 kW, charges on DC at up to 207 kW (about 32 minutes for 10 to 80%), and the battery warranty is 8 years / 160 000 km.

Who should look elsewhere

Anyone who wants the lowest price or a low-slung car. At around R1.3 million it costs more than bigger-battery rivals. The range figures come from European data (the SA listing quotes 478 km without naming the test), and it is sold in South Africa as the XC40 Recharge.

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Source: techcentral.co.za · Price not yet confirmed with a dealer, so treat it as a guide · Data last updated 2026-10-07